Australia has immense opportunity. If only it could find the #PoliticalWill.
#RenewableEnergy #transition
#auspol
#wapol
#RenewableEnergy #transition
#auspol
#wapol
‘Albanese Government should now embrace “China Speed, China Scale” thinking — fast-tracking approvals, mobilising capital and seizing opportunities in zero-emissions industries in partnership with key trade allies, including China, our top trading partner’ #SpotOn
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
China is likely to surpass its new emissions target. Australia should emulate its energy plan
In an address to the UN General Assembly last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced China’s target to reduce carbon emissions by 7-10% from their peak by 2035, with the goal of achieving even h...
johnmenadue.com
October 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Australia has immense opportunity. If only it could find the #PoliticalWill.
#RenewableEnergy #transition
#auspol
#wapol
#RenewableEnergy #transition
#auspol
#wapol
Largely because of the work being done by India and China, #renewables have overtaken coal and gas. The future beckons.
#PoliticalWill
#RenewableEnergy
#ExistentialCrisis
#auspol
#wapol
#PoliticalWill
#RenewableEnergy
#ExistentialCrisis
#auspol
#wapol
Now this is interesting….
China is racing to develop a new generation of wind farms that can not only survive tropical cyclones, but also harness their power. #WindPower #Renewables
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
China is racing to develop a new generation of wind farms that can not only survive tropical cyclones, but also harness their power. #WindPower #Renewables
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
The 'typhoon-proof' wind farms powering China's coast
China is racing to develop a new generation of wind farms that can not only survive tropical cyclones, but also harness their power.
www.bbc.com
October 7, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Largely because of the work being done by India and China, #renewables have overtaken coal and gas. The future beckons.
#PoliticalWill
#RenewableEnergy
#ExistentialCrisis
#auspol
#wapol
#PoliticalWill
#RenewableEnergy
#ExistentialCrisis
#auspol
#wapol
#IdeasAtWork
Zooming into #TorontoDanforth the day after World Carfree Day(s) We’ve got multiple schools that could benefit from a #BikeBus
#BikeTO if you’ve spoken w/ candidates about flexing their #PoliticalWill to bring a #BikeBus to your local school let me know
h/t @coachbalto.bsky.social
Zooming into #TorontoDanforth the day after World Carfree Day(s) We’ve got multiple schools that could benefit from a #BikeBus
#BikeTO if you’ve spoken w/ candidates about flexing their #PoliticalWill to bring a #BikeBus to your local school let me know
h/t @coachbalto.bsky.social
September 23, 2026 at 11:09 AM
#IdeasAtWork
Zooming into #TorontoDanforth the day after World Carfree Day(s) We’ve got multiple schools that could benefit from a #BikeBus
#BikeTO if you’ve spoken w/ candidates about flexing their #PoliticalWill to bring a #BikeBus to your local school let me know
h/t @coachbalto.bsky.social
Zooming into #TorontoDanforth the day after World Carfree Day(s) We’ve got multiple schools that could benefit from a #BikeBus
#BikeTO if you’ve spoken w/ candidates about flexing their #PoliticalWill to bring a #BikeBus to your local school let me know
h/t @coachbalto.bsky.social
#politicalwill for a better future.
“Over the past 20 years, Paris has undergone a major physical transformation, trading automotive arteries for bike lanes, adding green spaces and eliminating 50,000 parking spaces.
Part of the payoff has been invisible — in the air itself.”
Leadership, strategy, real action, common sense. #Paris
Part of the payoff has been invisible — in the air itself.”
Leadership, strategy, real action, common sense. #Paris
Paris said au revoir to cars. Air pollution maps reveal a dramatic change.
Air pollution fell substantially as the city restricted car traffic and made way for parks and bike lanes.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 30, 2025 at 6:56 AM
#politicalwill for a better future.
If only Australia were able to step up and find some #PoliticalWill to secure our future. Sadly, #fossilcriminals still own our 'governments'.
#EcologicalEmergency
#ExistentialEmergency
#ClimateAction
#auspol
#wapol
#EcologicalEmergency
#ExistentialEmergency
#ClimateAction
#auspol
#wapol
@dmacsyd.bsky.social: Australia’s new National Adaptation Plan"reads like a masterclass in good intentions—grand visions, glossy case studies & majestic statements about whole-of-society collaboration" BUT it's silent on how, who's responsible, "who pays, who acts or what happens if nothing changes"
October 2, 2025 at 1:26 PM
If only Australia were able to step up and find some #PoliticalWill to secure our future. Sadly, #fossilcriminals still own our 'governments'.
#EcologicalEmergency
#ExistentialEmergency
#ClimateAction
#auspol
#wapol
#EcologicalEmergency
#ExistentialEmergency
#ClimateAction
#auspol
#wapol
All we need to achieve this is #PoliticalWill. We must urgently reduce our fossil addiction.
#RenewableEnergy
#auspol
#wapol
#RenewableEnergy
#auspol
#wapol
The following article contains many more details, assumptions & FAQs about my simulation, including what is ‘Other’, estimates of cost ($107/MWh), emissions, required capacity, scale factors, analysis of the most challenging days & much more (end)
reneweconomy.com.au/a-near-100-p...
reneweconomy.com.au/a-near-100-p...
A near 100 per cent renewable grid is readily achievable and affordable
Three years of daily simulations show that very close to 100% renewable electricity is feasible for Australia’s main grid at reasonable cost, using just several hours of battery storage.
reneweconomy.com.au
January 28, 2026 at 8:19 AM
All we need to achieve this is #PoliticalWill. We must urgently reduce our fossil addiction.
#RenewableEnergy
#auspol
#wapol
#RenewableEnergy
#auspol
#wapol
Seville, Spain eliminated 5,000 car parking spaces and built an 80 km protected cycling network in just 18 months with 32 million €.
Result: An average 70,000 bike trips a day.
Leadership.
Result: An average 70,000 bike trips a day.
Leadership.
February 11, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Danforth Av was closed this afternoon to single occupancy vehicles from Broadview Av to Pape Av 1.16km (Taste of The Danforth canceled in 2023 would have the street closed to Jones Av 1.56km)
What would happen if we found elected reps who had the #PoliticalWill to have this happen every weekend?
What would happen if we found elected reps who had the #PoliticalWill to have this happen every weekend?
April 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Danforth Av was closed this afternoon to single occupancy vehicles from Broadview Av to Pape Av 1.16km (Taste of The Danforth canceled in 2023 would have the street closed to Jones Av 1.56km)
What would happen if we found elected reps who had the #PoliticalWill to have this happen every weekend?
What would happen if we found elected reps who had the #PoliticalWill to have this happen every weekend?
Imagine what Australia could achieve if our governments had a little #PoliticalWill.
#RenewableEnergy
#auspol
#RenewableEnergy
#auspol
In fifteen years, the UK has deleted coal power from their power system, halved fossil gas use, replaced most of that with wind and solar, and the country has not suffered the hellish blackout apocalypse conservatives and media outlets promised would happen.
ember-energy.org/data/electri...
ember-energy.org/data/electri...
August 10, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Imagine what Australia could achieve if our governments had a little #PoliticalWill.
#RenewableEnergy
#auspol
#RenewableEnergy
#auspol
Yeah, I can becone annoyed (down right frustrated) at times, but I love this city and know what it can become. #PoliticalWill
May 30, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Yeah, I can becone annoyed (down right frustrated) at times, but I love this city and know what it can become. #PoliticalWill
In a sea of over sized SUVs, this is the Sustainable Urban Vehicle we should be clamouring to create more space for. Equitable, accessible and safe for individuals and families of all shapes, sizes and skill levels.
Waiting for #PoliticalWill to make this a #TransformTO priority in Toronto.
Waiting for #PoliticalWill to make this a #TransformTO priority in Toronto.
April 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
In a sea of over sized SUVs, this is the Sustainable Urban Vehicle we should be clamouring to create more space for. Equitable, accessible and safe for individuals and families of all shapes, sizes and skill levels.
Waiting for #PoliticalWill to make this a #TransformTO priority in Toronto.
Waiting for #PoliticalWill to make this a #TransformTO priority in Toronto.
We have a $1B police force. Tell the chief, every street that had photo radar 20 cops/8hr shifts on every one of those streets.
Impound every single car for 6 months on the driver’s dime.
Let #ONpoli take #TOpoli to court.
If we can’t remove these drivers, shut down these streets. #PoliticalWill
Impound every single car for 6 months on the driver’s dime.
Let #ONpoli take #TOpoli to court.
If we can’t remove these drivers, shut down these streets. #PoliticalWill
June 25, 2026 at 11:17 AM
We have a $1B police force. Tell the chief, every street that had photo radar 20 cops/8hr shifts on every one of those streets.
Impound every single car for 6 months on the driver’s dime.
Let #ONpoli take #TOpoli to court.
If we can’t remove these drivers, shut down these streets. #PoliticalWill
Impound every single car for 6 months on the driver’s dime.
Let #ONpoli take #TOpoli to court.
If we can’t remove these drivers, shut down these streets. #PoliticalWill
The potential for what a Bike Bus can bring to local schools and neighbourhoods is game changing. Car dependancy put on notice. All we need here in #TOpoli is the #PoliticalWill
@cassiesmith.bsky.social is #WorthTheFollow Appreciate the share.
Cc: @greencommunities.bsky.social
@cassiesmith.bsky.social is #WorthTheFollow Appreciate the share.
Cc: @greencommunities.bsky.social
Spring is coming and we want to help get more Ottawa kids biking to school. Our friend @coachbalto.bsky.social from @bikebusworld.bsky.social is going to join us online March 11 6pm to talk all about the bike bus movement and how to get started in your community.
www.eventbrite.ie/e/all-about-...
www.eventbrite.ie/e/all-about-...
March 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The potential for what a Bike Bus can bring to local schools and neighbourhoods is game changing. Car dependancy put on notice. All we need here in #TOpoli is the #PoliticalWill
@cassiesmith.bsky.social is #WorthTheFollow Appreciate the share.
Cc: @greencommunities.bsky.social
@cassiesmith.bsky.social is #WorthTheFollow Appreciate the share.
Cc: @greencommunities.bsky.social
#IdeasAtWork
What would happen if Toronto prioritized reducing car trips?
To strengthen #TransformTO To bolster #VisionZero To ease the financial burden on #TOpoli’s maintenance budget to repair our streets.
What might that look like? Do we have politicians & the #PoliticalWill to make it happen?
What would happen if Toronto prioritized reducing car trips?
To strengthen #TransformTO To bolster #VisionZero To ease the financial burden on #TOpoli’s maintenance budget to repair our streets.
What might that look like? Do we have politicians & the #PoliticalWill to make it happen?
since denver launched its e-bike rebate program - the have sold 10,000 e-bikes and reduced an estimated 1,000,000 car trips - replacing millions of VMTs and reducing air pollution
there are no climate silver bullets... but damn - e-bikes and e-cargo bikes are close
denvergov.org/Government/A...
there are no climate silver bullets... but damn - e-bikes and e-cargo bikes are close
denvergov.org/Government/A...
Denver Celebrates 10,000 E-Bike Rebates
Since its inception in April 2022, Denver has distributed over 10,000 electric bikes (e-bikes) to community members through its pioneering e-bike rebate program. As the first U.S. city to implement su...
denvergov.org
October 9, 2025 at 9:53 PM
#IdeasAtWork
What would happen if Toronto prioritized reducing car trips?
To strengthen #TransformTO To bolster #VisionZero To ease the financial burden on #TOpoli’s maintenance budget to repair our streets.
What might that look like? Do we have politicians & the #PoliticalWill to make it happen?
What would happen if Toronto prioritized reducing car trips?
To strengthen #TransformTO To bolster #VisionZero To ease the financial burden on #TOpoli’s maintenance budget to repair our streets.
What might that look like? Do we have politicians & the #PoliticalWill to make it happen?
This is #TorontoDanforth
We are a #WinterCity (at least we are told that) but lack the #PoliticalWill to prioritize the equity and safety of vulnerable road users.
And if you live here, you are aware of large population of seniors that use mobility devices. How is that fact not prioritized? How?
We are a #WinterCity (at least we are told that) but lack the #PoliticalWill to prioritize the equity and safety of vulnerable road users.
And if you live here, you are aware of large population of seniors that use mobility devices. How is that fact not prioritized? How?
February 19, 2026 at 12:18 AM
This is #TorontoDanforth
We are a #WinterCity (at least we are told that) but lack the #PoliticalWill to prioritize the equity and safety of vulnerable road users.
And if you live here, you are aware of large population of seniors that use mobility devices. How is that fact not prioritized? How?
We are a #WinterCity (at least we are told that) but lack the #PoliticalWill to prioritize the equity and safety of vulnerable road users.
And if you live here, you are aware of large population of seniors that use mobility devices. How is that fact not prioritized? How?